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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600044 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2016-04-19COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone 434 296-5832 Fax f4141 972-4126 April 19, 2016 David Mitchell Great Eastern Management Company 2617 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 RE: ARB -2016-44: Lazy Parrot Expansion Dear Mr. Mitchell, We have received the above -noted application for a county -wide Ccrtificate of Appropriateness. The following revisions are requested to make the proposal consistent with the design criteria that apply to the County -wide Certificate. 1. Provide a manufacturer's cut sheet for the proposed light fixture and mark all options that are allowed. 2. Add a note that states "Light fixture will not emit 3,000 or more lumens." 3. Add a general note that states "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle." 4. Show tree protection fencing for the landscaping to be retained on sheets showing landscaping, proposed grading and erosion and sediment control. 5. Add the following note to the plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant." 6. If there is an existing sewer line within the area of the site plan show the sewer line and the sewer line easement on the plan. Proposed landscaping should not be placed within any existing or proposed easements. 7. Show existing conditions including, but not limited to, the location of landscaping and fencing on the Site Demo Plan sheet. Within 15 days of the date of this letter, please send me a letter (by email is acceptable) indicating whether you will or will not proceed with these revisions. If you choose not to proceed with these revisions, staff will be unable to approve your application. If you choose to proceed with the revisions, please forward me one set of revised drawings together with a memo summarizing the revisions you've made. Your decision to make the revisions will suspend the 60 -day review period associated with your original submittal. However, I expect to complete the review of your revised proposal within 2 weeks of your re -submittal. If you have any questions about this action, please contact me as soon as possible. I look forward to receiving your revisions and completing this review with an approval letter. Sincerely, P ty Saternye Senior Planner cc: ARB File